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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
8
A garbled report outlines Labor in government and federal budget issues, detailing proposals on pensions, old age support, and state funds. It references Prime Ministerial leadership, Commonwealth and State roles, and potential national responses, with figures suggesting substantial annual costs and transfers.
A wage board inquiry into tip-carters payments describes driver hiring, daily pay rates, and working conditions. Readers learn about contractor practices, hours, gear, and penalties, with names and places implied in the evidence.
In Marwetimpet on March 8 offerings are listed for excursions with varied routes and schedules. Details mention Meiuns Fam Mn and related transit options, though the text is fragmented.
The Railway Workers and General Laborers Union reports sixty and more members in two weeks with rising morale. Secretary Thompson cites good conditions on public works, while near Flemington and Clarence works see renewed activity. A new officers panel is set to organize, and a plan to frame union rules is discussed for December.
Shipping notices list numerous arrivals and cargos including Marjorie Craig bi from Kalpera with LP tons, Captain Maotertane. Mentions Kauri Timber Company and Lieanad agro. Multiple ships and captains named, ports such as Wellington, New Zealand, and Fremantle referenced. Various agents and consignments appear, plus references to New Zealand coastal towns and routes. The fragmentary OCR shows many ship names, captains, and cargoes with scattered locations and dates.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes shipbuilding, steamers, and port arrivals with references to Weimar, Sydney, Melbourne, and various vessels. It outlines routes like Aberdern Line, mentions launches, engines, and ship components, plus advertising for land sales and real estate sections.
The notice references Darling Point and Glebe addresses including Semi-Vita Residence, kitchen fittings, and a Pitt Street listing. It mentions a cottage at 72 Carnetlin near post office with yard space and various details about property features and ownership notices.
The Camperdown council discussed absorbing the municipality at a recent meeting led by Alderman Probert and Lord Mayor candidates. Probert claimed the mayor had not read relevant documents while predicting Camperdown would become a prominent Sydney suburb soon. The exchange touched on timing for parish elections and future premises along the main road.
A debate over extending the Derby Road tramway to Little Coogee is described with plans for a branch from Darley Road at Randwick Coogee Way end, passing through North Randwick to Little Coogee. Supporters claim rapid access to the northern coast and residential areas, while opponents worry about cost and weather delays.
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